4 Adverse Effects Of Micromineral Deficiency

When it comes to healthy eating, the microminerals are a group of lesser known nutrients. Although they are not as well known as the vitamins and macronutrients, they are still crucial for good health. Failing to get adequate amounts of any one can have a number of negative health repercussions. In this article I will be discussing 4 of the adverse effects of micromineral deficiency.

1) BONE PROBLEMS:- Eating the microminerals helps you to grow strong, healthy bones and prevents the onset of certain bone related conditions such as osteoporosis (reduced bone mineral density). Failing to get enough of these important nutrients can have a serious negative impact on your bones and lead to bone loss, joint disorders, reduced bone strength and skeletal disorders.

2) FATIGUE:- Many of the microminerals are required for metabolism (a process where your body converts food into energy) and therefore support good energy levels. Micromineral deficiency can have an adverse effect on your energy levels and cause you to become fatigued.

3) HORMONE PROBLEMS:- The microminerals are involved in the production of several key howrmones including melatonin (a hormone which improves sleep cycles), oestrogen (the female steroid sex hormone), serotonin (a hormone which can boost your mood), testosterone (the male steroid sex hormone). They also help the body produce the thyroid hormones thyroxine and triiodothyronine which both regulate many important internal processes including body heat, oxygen use and heart rate. Micromineral deficiency can interfere with both the production and the levels of these hormones within the body which makes it very difficult for your body to properly regulate the processes within your body.

4) NUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES:- The microminerals help your body to absorb a wide variety of vitamins and minerals. Failing to get enough microminerals can make it difficult for your body to absorb these other vitamins and minerals. In particular it can lead to deficiencies in calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and vitamin D.

SUMMARY

In most cases micromineral deficiency is only experienced by people who have extremely limited diets. They can also effect people who suffer from diarrhea, genetic disorders and stomach problems. So if you fall into one of the above categories, make it a priority to get the recommended levels of microminerals into your body. Not only will this ensure that your body is getting all the nutrients it needs but it will also ensure that you are not subject to any of the adverse effects of micromineral deficiency.